Doug, one of our Window Wizards works incredibly hard along with the other volunteers to put our fantastic Window Museum displays together. #TheLastGrainRace was his idea, check out below to hear from Doug about the process the team took to get it … [Read more...] about Volunteer Stories – Doug, Window Wizard
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The Story of Viking Ipswich
Archaeological excavations in 2012 uncovered three hundred Saxon skeletons at a grave site close to Stoke Bridge, further adding to the history of Anglo-Saxon Ipswich. Due to a lack of written sources there is little firm evidence about life in … [Read more...] about The Story of Viking Ipswich
Dunkirk Little Ships – Glala
80 years ago the Motor Yacht Glala set out to help as part of the Dunkirk Evacuation. Glala is currently being restored in Ipswich and last year we were lucky enough to chat to owner Andrew. Who invited us to check out his restoration so far. In this … [Read more...] about Dunkirk Little Ships – Glala
The Oldest Photo in our Image Archive
Did you know that Ipswich boasts some of the earliest surviving photographic images? Our Image Archive includes images taken directly from original 3’ x 2’ wax paper negatives which have been identified by the Fox-Talbot Museum of Photography as … [Read more...] about The Oldest Photo in our Image Archive
The Window Wizards
If a group of Witches is a Coven, what's the equivalent for Wizards? Well, there isn't one officially, but "circle - a number of people grouped round a centre of interest" describes us Window Wizards perfectly. We Wizards are the Ipswich Maritime … [Read more...] about The Window Wizards
‘Richard W Smith Memorial Award’ 2020
Despite the difficult times we find ourselves in with COVID-19 affecting society as a whole. We wanted to keep as much of our work supporting Maritime Ipswich going as we can. So we are proud and excited to unveil a new award! The ‘Richard W … [Read more...] about ‘Richard W Smith Memorial Award’ 2020
COVID-19
We know in light of the developing Coronavirus pandemic that this will be a worrying time for our supporters and volunteers. Ipswich Maritime Trust is supporting action to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and as such, is following the … [Read more...] about COVID-19
Fenland: ‘A New Thames Motor Tug’
The Wet Dock in Ipswich is now home to both Neptune Marina and Haven Marina which are full of many pleasure cruisers, yachts and the like. Many of which, that make Ipswich their home are retired working and historic vessels. Who now spend the end of … [Read more...] about Fenland: ‘A New Thames Motor Tug’
The Story of Cliff Quay Brewery
Over the last 60 years the brewery that ran nearly every pub in Ipswich was Tolly Cobbold, conveniently locating a brewery on the banks of the River Orwell at Cliff Quay. The current brewery building (built in 1896), now stands empty after closing in … [Read more...] about The Story of Cliff Quay Brewery
Highlights of 2019
We have been supporting Maritime Ipswich for 37 years and this year is no different and we have done and seen some fantastic things that we are very proud of. Our wonderful team of volunteers have deserved a well-earned break this winter before they … [Read more...] about Highlights of 2019